I'm going to make a big claim. If you have a son (or more) you must read this book. You must.
It is encouraging and challenging; enlightening and reassuring. Dobson has wonderful insight into the minds and spirits of little boys and practical advice on how to help cultivate wonderful human beings.
A pivotal book for any parent of boys. And I hear he is coming out with a counterpart, Bringing Up Girls this year. ( )

This book is very helpful for understanding rising boys. It is an informational tool Parents of boys should have. ( )

The birth of our second son got me made me take pause and invest some time in reading about the skills necessary for parenting--especially for parenting boys. For those in my situation who are feeling a similar need, this book should be at the top of the list.

No matter what you think of Dr. James Dobson, he has hit the nail on the head with this work. He very skillfully and accurately paints the picture of what parents in today's culture face (and the picture is NOT pretty), and then provides biblical, practical insights into how to raise boys into men in the middle of it all.

His chapters on the origins of homosexuality and cultural predators are especially thought-provoking.

If you have sons or grandsons, I would read this book. If you know of anybody with sons or grandsons, I would urge you to get this book for them to read.

www.comingstobrazil.com ( )

Offers practical advice and encouragement for parents, teachers, counselors, youth leaders, and others involved in shaping the lives of boys on how to give them a clear idea of what it means to be a man.

I was unimpressed. His attitudes are totally outdated. ( )